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Overview |
U of R | Vassar | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 57% |
Admission |
U of R | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1430/1535 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $163 |
Diversity |
U of R | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
U of R | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 69% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,459 students)
U of R vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Vassar than University of Rochester ($63,840.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than U of R ($30,603 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,560 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Vassar College (71% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 26.4% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($50,193 vs. $39,715)
U of R vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Vassar (18.7%)
U of R vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Vassar? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vassar and U of R.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Rochester (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $12,600 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $8,720 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($15,780 vs. $24,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($163 vs. $253)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/